Archive for February, 2008
Roena Collins Honeycutt
Posted by williford in Roena Collins Honeycutt on February 19th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Roena Collins Honeycutt, 84, of Fuquay-Varina, died peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2008 and is now in the presence of her Lord.
Born on December 16, 1923, in Angier, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Furman Greene and Bertha Walton Collins. She was the wife of J.P. Honeycutt, who passed away in 1990. Mrs. Honeycutt is also preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. Thomas G. Collins, Joseph C. Collins, F.G. Collins Jr., “Baby Collins” and sisters, Dottie C. Earp and Shirley (Alvis) VanStavern.
Roena received her degree in English and Social Science in 1944 from East Carolina Teachers College, then received her Master’s Degree in English in 1965 from East Carolina University. Over the years, she taught English in Warsaw, Fuquay-Springs, Angier and Coats. In 1967, she was asked to start the English Department at Wake Technical Community College where she retired in 1985. In 1984, she received a Certificate of Recognition for Teaching Excellence by the N.C. Community College System.
Mrs. Honeycutt was very pleased and proud to have former students come up to her and mention being in her English classes and how much they benefitted from her efforts. School plays, Senior Class trips and working on the school annuals were some of the activities she enjoyed with her students. Most of her time was spent with family and school activities. However, she did enjoy the Womens’s Club, VFW Auxiliary, her Sunday School Class, helping to start the Fuquay-Varina Public Library and playing bridge with many friends over the years. But her greatest joy came from her children and grandchildren and watching Carolina Basketball.
Mrs. Honeycutt is survived by her two daughters, Nancy H. Boone and husband Frankie of Fuquay-Varina and Sylvia H. Stroupe and husband Britt of Pinehurst. Son, Dr. Jimmie Honeycutt and wife Janet of Fuquay-Varina and sister, Roberta C. Woolard and husband Paul of Angier. Grandchildren, Holly Boone, Jennifer B. Powell and husband Blake, Jonathan Boone, Leslie Fish, Andy Fish, Phillip Fish, Jane Honeycutt and Jay Honeycutt. Numerous nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. The family greatly appreciates the loving care given by Sarah and Craig Creel, Oaks of Carolina and United Hospice.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Wake Chapel Christian Church, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 20 at Williford Funeral Home, 201 E. Academy St., Fuquay-Varina, NC from 7 - 9 PM, and other times at the home of Frankie and Nancy Boone, 6432 Whitted Road, Fuquay-Varina. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Wake Chapel Christian Church, Fuquay-Varina or to a charity of your choice.
Mary Willa Faye Buchanan Reaves
Posted by williford in Mary Willa Faye Buchanan Reaves on February 14th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Mary Willa Faye Buchanan Reaves, 73, went to be with Jesus February 14, 2008 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital. Mrs. Reaves was born in Harnett County to the late Charlie Winston Buchanan and Dessie Dudley Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, John Buchanan and Riddles Buchanan, as well as her sister Mae Henderson.
Mrs. Reaves had the privilege of loving two wonderful men in her life. Her first husband, Walton Allen Spence, was a loving and wonderful father. After his passing, Mrs. Reaves was blessed, as few of us are, with finding another love, Mr. Roy Reaves. Both were wonderful men that provided Mary with many years of happiness.
Mrs. Reaves is survived by her son David Allen Spence, and wife Brenda Gail, her daughters Teresa Ann Wood, married to the late Ralph Wood, and Connie Spence Davis. She leaves two sisters, Mildred Lee of Fuquay-Varina and Polly Jones of New Hill. She also leaves behind six grandchildren–Jamey, Bridget, Kevin, Chris, Katlyn, and Keith–as well as three great-grandchildren–Patrick, Jonathan, and Marshall.
There will be a visitation for Mrs. Reaves Saturday, February 16th at Williford Funeral Home in Fuquay-Varina from 7-9pm. A funeral service, conducted by Rev. Steve Gordon, will be held at Piney Grove Baptist Church Sunday, February 17th at 2pm with burial to follow at Kennebec Baptist Church Cemetery.
Shandayle Loraine Gilbert
Posted by williford in Shandayle Loraine Gilbert on February 14th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Miss Shandayle Loraine Gilbert, 25, passed away February 13, 2008 at Western Wake Hospital in Cary. Miss Gilbert was born in Wake County to the late Penny Jeanette Floyd.
Miss Gilbert is survived by her loving Grandmother, Mrs. Garnell Powell Floyd. Father, Ted Gilbert, cousins, Judy Jarmon, Carol Tarpey, Tabitha Price and Peggy Powell, all of Fuquay-Varina. She also leaves behind, Great Uncle, Homer Powell and Barbara of Raleigh, Shirlowe & Francis Powell and Great Aunt Bonnie Markham of Morrisville, also other cousin’s and special friends.
There will be a Graveside Service for Miss Gilbert, Saturday, February 16th, 11:00 AM at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Fuquay-Varina. Rev. Steve Gordon, from Piney Grove Baptist Church will officiate the services. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at Williford Funeral Home, 201 E. Academy St., Fuquay-Varina.
Robert Joseph Hamilton
Posted by williford in Robert Joseph Hamilton on February 10th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Mr. Robert Hamilton, 74, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at his home in Fuquay Varina. Mr. Hamilton was the son of the late Vernon and Edna Hamilton. He was preceded in death by his brother Floyd Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton served his country in the military and was a loving husband and father.
Mr. Hamilton was survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Laura Hamilton. He leaves behind three sons: Bobby Hamilton and wife Mary, Alan Hamilton and wife Rhonda, and Andy Hamilton and wife Tara. In addition, Mr. Hamilton leaves behind eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation with the family will be held at Williford Funeral Home from 7-9pm, Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Funeral services will be held at Friendly Chapel Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church, at 11455 Hwy 50 north of Benson Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 2pm. Burial will follow at Fellowship Community Cemetery in Angier. Services entrusted to Williford Funeral Home, 201 E. Academy Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 919-552-2211.
Edgar Pena Gonzalez
Posted by williford in Edgar Pena Gonzalez on February 8th, 2008
Dateline: Fayetteville, NC
Edgar Pena Gonzalez, 18, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina December 30, 2007. His family and friends will dearly miss this man that was taken too soon. Williford Funeral Home will return his remains to Hidalgo, Mexico for his burial.
Juan Miguel Arreola Gomez
Posted by williford in Juan Miguel Arreola Gomez on February 8th, 2008
Dateline: Clayton, North Carolina
Juan Miguel Arreola Gomez died January 24, 2008 at Wake Medical Center. He leaves behind a wife and young daughter as well as other close family members that loved him and will miss him greatly. Williford Funeral Home will return his remains to his home town of Morelia, Mexico where he will be laid to rest.
Felipe Montalvo-Montalvo
Posted by williford in Felipe Montalvo-Montalvo on February 8th, 2008
Dateline: Raleigh, NC
Felipe Montalvo-Montalvo died January 6, 2008 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He leaves behind a wife, family, and many friends both in North Carolina and his home town of Totoepec, Guerrero, Mexico.
Jose Trinidad Hernandez Galvan
Posted by williford in Jose Trinidad Hernandez Galvan on February 8th, 2008
Dateline: Siler City
Jose Trinidad Hernadez Galvan died Januray 13, 2008 at UNC hospital. He leaves behind a loving family both in Siler City and in Dorango, Mexico. Williford Funeral Home will handle his return to Dorango, Mexico.
Jose Lopez
Posted by williford in Jose Lopez on February 8th, 2008
Dateline: Saratogoa, NC
Jose Lopez passed away May 19, 2006. Williford Funeral Home, Fuquay-Varina, will handle his return to Mexico.
Myrtle Wilder Jackson
Posted by williford in Myrtle Wilder Jackson on February 8th, 2008
Dateline: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Mrs. Myrtle Wilder Jackson, 81, passed away at home Sunday, February 3, 2008 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Mrs Jackson was born in Wake County, to the late Needham Wilder and Rosa Strickland Wilder. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Jackson, brother, Needham Wilder and sister Alma Maxon.
Mrs. Jackson is survived by her sons Jimmy Jackson, and wife Kimberly, David Jackson, and wife Abigail, as well as daughters Theresa Holland, and husband Ricky, Dorothy Bunn, and husband Donald, and Joan Dillard, and husband Larry. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held, Tuesday, February 5th at Williford Funeral Home Chapel, Fuquay-Varina at 8:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home before the service from 7 - 8 PM. There will be a Graveside Service for Mrs. Jackson, Wednesday, February 6th at 11:00 AM at Samaria Baptist Church Cemetery, 3621 Poole Road, Raleigh, Pastor Jeff Jones will officiate the services.